Chapter 1153: The Fearful Wei Cheng

After seeing Chen Jianping, Su Sheng finally left the hospital satisfied.

In any case, in this upcoming boom, Chen Jianping can indeed bring a huge profit to Yanhuang.

Although unlikely, if Chen Jianping were really poached, it would definitely be a loss for Yanhuang.

Never mind the rest…

When leaving the hospital, Su Sheng glanced at a certain car.

If it were an ordinary vehicle, Su Sheng naturally wouldn't pay attention, after all, traffic is normal at a hospital.

But now, because of those hidden rats and the recent car accident involving that guy Xingchen, Su Sheng is naturally more watchful of his surroundings.

The main reason he watches that car is its license plate.

That is a Wei Family Conglomerate car!

The Wei Family Conglomerate is Wei Cheng's family conglomerate, also the backer of Qiancheng Muxue.

Traffic at a hospital is normal, but a Wei Family Conglomerate car appearing here is abnormal; as a conglomerate, they have their own private hospital.

Life in the Heavenly Palace, mortals find it hard to glimpse.

Even if someone from the Wei Family Conglomerate fell ill, normally they'd be treated at their own private hospital.

Thus it's clear they're coming for Chen Jianping.

In this place, the Wei Family Conglomerate may not dominate the heavens, but it can be called all‑seeing.

In this boom, uncovering Chen Jianping's affairs is not difficult.

Su Sheng paused on the spot, looked at the people stepping out of the car, and couldn't help but grin.

Wei Cheng!

Du Xue!

Sure enough, it's that couple.

Come to think of it, after all these years, it's my first time seeing Du Xue.

Watching the pair walk hand‑in‑hand into the hospital, Su Sheng felt his heart calm.

I originally thought I'd hate, be angry, or resentful, but found none of those feelings; I was like a stranger, indifferent.

Su Sheng shook his head slightly, having a rough idea in his mind.

Perhaps when I first returned from retirement I did care, and the several clashes with Qiancheng Muxue in the game were also for this reason.

But after confirming things with Huan Jie, I truly understood my heart; as for feelings toward Du Xue, they're just a youthful crush, a faint yearning of a first love.

Man, on this road, one must experience many scenes.

If it hadn't been that incident with Du Xue, I might not have impulsively joined the military.

But… even if I forgave, it wouldn't matter; anyway, we're about to enter the National War stage.

If Qiancheng Muxue behaved honestly, I'd just turn a blind eye.

But if they dare to step out again, Su Sheng won't be polite.

But for now, this couple directly came to find Chen Jianping, and their standards are quite high.

After thinking, Su Sheng didn't leave immediately.

He turned around and went back.

Just as he reached the ward entrance, Su Sheng heard a voice from inside.

"Mr. Chen, we hope you will consider our terms; although Yanhuang is indeed strong in the game, in reality their foundation is weak."

"Behind us stands the Wei Family Conglomerate."

Su Sheng recognized it as Wei Cheng's voice.

"Sorry, Mr. Wei, I've already discussed with Chairman Su; I've also signed an agreement with Yanhuang, so I can't just breach it."

"Don't worry, what's the penalty? Our Wei Family Conglomerate will cover it; as long as you help Qiancheng Muxue, we can even improve the terms we offer you."

"Sorry, this truly isn't a matter of benefits." Chen Jianping remained very principled.

"Mr. Chen, your daughter is cute, but staying in a hospital bed for a long time isn't ideal; we have our own private hospital."

"If you agree, besides the basic benefits, we can also transfer your daughter to the Wei Family Conglomerate's private hospital for top‑level treatment."

That was Du Xue's voice; as a woman, she could more precisely spot a man's weak spot.

Regarding Chen Jianping's situation, they had investigated it thoroughly and knew that Chen An'an was Chen Jianping's weak spot.

"Mrs. Wei, we appreciate your kindness, but after this period of treatment, An'an's condition has improved a lot."

Chen Jianping declined.

That's not a lie; once the funds were sufficient, they naturally arranged the best medical measures, combining various targeted drugs and chemotherapy, and the cure rate for pediatric leukemia remains high.

As for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Chen An'an's condition hasn't reached that stage.

"What exactly did Yanhuang offer you that made you so devoted?"

Wei Cheng still felt very unwilling and asked.

"Sorry, that's confidential; I trust you understand, I can't disclose it."

Chen Jianping shook his head.

Du Xue didn't continue speaking; instead, Wei Cheng, still unwilling, kept trying to persuade.

But Chen Jianping remained completely unmoved.

Even so, Wei Cheng finally, in a fit of frustration, used Chen An'an as leverage and threatened Chen Jianping.

Chen Jianping turned hostile on the spot.

His daughter is his Achilles' heel!

And being in Yanhuang, he naturally understands the feud between Yanhuang and Qiancheng Muxue.

"President Wei, your Wei Family Conglomerate may be wealthy, but you still can't dominate the world single‑handedly, can you?"

Just as Wei Cheng, fuming and desperate, opened his mouth to threaten.

Su Sheng walked in from the doorway.

"It's you!" Wei Cheng's pupils narrowed.

Su Sheng gave a slight smile: "President Wei, you coming here in broad daylight to undermine me isn't very proper, is it?"

At that moment, Su Sheng sensed a mournful gaze.

No need to think, he knew who it was, yet Su Sheng gave that gaze not even a flicker of attention.

It's unnecessary.

"Water flows downhill, people strive upward; I was merely trying to give Mr. Chen a better environment,"

Wei Cheng let out a cold snort.

"Threatening with a little girl on a hospital bed—that's what you call a better environment?" Su Sheng said with a half‑smile.

"Hmph~" Wei Cheng snorted again, said nothing more, and twisted his neck, refusing to lower his head.

To be honest, in the current climate, Wei Cheng can indeed bring considerable profit.

But for the Wei Family Conglomerate, it's not indispensable.

If the guild Chen Jianping belongs to weren't Yanhuang, Wei Cheng wouldn't be so invested.

The reason Wei Cheng is so keen is because Yanhuang can make money!

Seeing Yanhuang profit is more painful to him than taking a loss.

"Since they've all refused, President Wei, you should just withdraw,"

After speaking, Su Sheng again placed his hand on the rail and moved closer to Wei Cheng.

Wei Cheng stiffened, hurriedly stepped back, and warned Su Sheng, "What are you trying to do?"

Having investigated Su Sheng's background, Wei Cheng knew Su Sheng had gone to the military; though he didn't know the specifics, he was at least a former soldier.

He was merely a pampered rich heir; if Su Sheng actually laid a hand on him, he lacked confidence to cope.

Su Sheng smiled, extended a hand, and pressed Wei Cheng's shoulder.

Wei Cheng's whole body froze; half of him couldn't move.

But Su Sheng took no further action, merely whispered something in his ear, then released his hand, turned his head toward Chen Jianping, and smiled.

And after Wei Cheng heard Su Sheng's whisper, his whole body stiffened.

"Hmph~ Let's go!"

Wei Cheng's body trembled slightly, he gritted his teeth, and dragged Du Xue out of the ward.

Du Xue wore a shocked expression, not knowing what Su Sheng had just said to Wei Cheng.

Although now they, the couple, basically go their separate ways, they have been married for years and even raised a child.

She understood Wei Cheng better.

Wei Cheng is scared!

In a place like this, as the primary heir of the Wei Family Conglomerate, there aren't many things that can frighten Wei Cheng.

Although she was being pulled away by Wei Cheng, Du Xue couldn't help turning her surprised face back to look at Su Sheng.

She didn't understand what Su Sheng had said; a single sentence could make Wei Cheng so frightened.

She naturally knew Su Sheng's family background; they were just an ordinary middle‑class family.

That's why, back then, she chose the Wei Family Conglomerate's Qiancheng Muxue without hesitation, thereby back‑stabbing the Assassin Alliance.

Beyond family pressure, it was more about weighing pros and cons.

But now…

How long has it been?

Why can a single sentence from Su Sheng make Wei Cheng so terrified?

What right does he have?

Du Xue couldn't figure it out, but she had already been pulled out of the ward by Wei Cheng.

Wei Cheng glanced back and saw Du Xue's gaze fixed on Su Sheng.

Wei Cheng felt the fire in his heart flare up again.

"What? Can't bear to lose your lover? It's been years since you last saw each other—has an old flame reignited?"

Wei Cheng sneered.

The commotion instantly attracted the people around the hospital.

Spectating—this is what Huaxia folk love most.

Du Xue frowned: "If you don't mind losing face, I can argue with you here."

In contrast to Wei Cheng's frantic anger, Du Xue remained calm; she was merely curious... how Su Sheng actually did it.

"Hmph! Remember, you are my woman!"

After speaking, Wei Cheng glanced at the onlookers and directly dragged Du Xue away.

Du Xue's eyebrows twitched; Wei Cheng's grip was strong, making her hand ache.

But she knew Wei Cheng's temperament and was too lazy to provoke him; otherwise he would truly go mad in front of the crowd.

Soon…

The two returned to the car.

Wei Cheng dragged Du Xue back to the back seat, his gaze fixed on her without a word.

"Drive, let's go back," Du Xue ignored Wei Cheng's stare and ordered the driver.

As the eldest heir of the Wei Family Conglomerate, he naturally didn't need to drive himself; a personal driver was a trivial matter.

The driver naturally also sensed the uneasy atmosphere, silently started the car; as a chauffeur for a wealthy household, reading people is basic skill.

"What? Nothing left to say?!"

Wei Cheng stared at Du Xue coldly.

Du Xue turned her head, gave Wei Cheng a contemptuous glance and said, "What else do you want me to say?"

"Although I don't know what he said, you're so frightened like this; what else do you want to say?" Du Xue said calmly.

"You!" Wei Cheng's anger flared again in an instant; although he and Du Xue were each going their own ways, she was still his wife.

And in his definition, Su Sheng was Du Xue's former lover!

"You're mine! I don't love you anymore, but you're still mine!"

Wei Cheng lunged forward in anger and pinned Du Xue.

Du Xue stared straight at Wei Cheng with a defiant expression; now there were no outsiders, and she didn't have to save face for him.

"Bitch!"

Seeing this, Wei Cheng grew even more furious.

Sizzle—

The expensive dress on Du Xue was torn open halfway.

As for what Su Sheng said,

it was naturally the matter of the Qinglong chief personally entering the Wei Family Conglomerate back then.

This matter is classified.

Even within the Wei Family Conglomerate, few know about it, and as the young lady Du Xue, she didn't know either.

But Wei Cheng, as the conglomerate's primary heir, naturally knows this, after all he was involved back then because of Su Sheng's identity.

The Wei Family Conglomerate's investigation into Su Sheng was led by Wei Cheng, so the Qinglong chief went to the conglomerate mainly to find Wei Cheng.

That's also why Wei Cheng is afraid.

Although he doesn't know what's behind the Zhu Lu Game, he has heard some rumors here and there.

Especially when the Qinglong chief personally approached him.

The Wei Family Conglomerate may be a massive entity, but before the Qinglong chief, concerning national interests, it amounts to nothing!

Moreover, the Qinglong chief openly warned him back then.

That's why Su Sheng mentioning the Qinglong chief to his ear made him terrified.

Watching the raging Wei Cheng, Du Xue didn't resist; instead, a mocking curve lifted the corner of her mouth.

Being humiliated in front of Su Sheng only makes her vent her anger onto herself.

How did she ever choose such a spineless man back then?

Regret it?

Du Xue was pressed down onto the seat by Wei Cheng, not struggling, like a puppet, yet a faint bitterness rose in her heart.

If the choice back then had been another path, would it be different?

Back then, he and Su Sheng weren't formally together; at most they were beyond friends but not quite lovers.

It was just that surrounding friends constantly teased the two, both at the age of first love, in such an environment.

Was there truly no feeling in their hearts?

Perhaps…

Unfortunately, there is no "if"…

The driver ahead, seeing the scene through the rearview mirror, silently raised the shield.

They both kept decorum in front of outsiders, but as their private driver, he naturally knew the couple's current state.

As the vehicle of the Wei Family Conglomerate's eldest son, it naturally has this feature; with the shield up, front‑back sound insulation can reach up to 99%.

…

…

This time, after Su Sheng left the hospital, he didn't stay any longer.

He also hadn't expected that coming to see Chen Jianping today would happen to run into Wei Cheng and his wife.

However, if Wei Cheng hadn't finally threatened, Su Sheng probably wouldn't have shown up.

Chen Jianping—he can be trusted.

…

Go home.

It was still early; after playing a little couples' game with Huan Jie and having a meal…

Su Sheng then logged on.

After logging in, he continued the Dungeon that hadn't been cleared yesterday.

It's just that this Dungeon still hasn't been cleared.

A message came through the Guild Channel.